Making regenerative learning mainstream

BeNature is a science-based benchmark to empower educators and communities in creating, implementing, and assessing transformative experiences in nature

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Why being Nature matters

Modern life has disconnected us from the natural world and ourselves. This has led us to unsustainable, unfulfilling, and unhealthy lives. But what if we could learn to love nature enough to protect it, while having a fulfilling and healthy life? BeNature offers a clear, evidence-based, progressive pathway to embrace our nourishing ecological reality.

About BeNature

BeNature is a community built on a science-based benchmark for developing meaningful and measurable sustainable relationships with nature. Grounded in over a decade of transdisciplinary research, collaborations with practitioners, and engagement with Indigenous Peoples, BeNature offers a structured pathway to support personal growth, well-being, and sustainability. In essence, BeNature is a practical, validated, and comprehensive tool for designing and evaluating nature-centred learning for schools, community programs, conservation projects, and policy.

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How you can get involved

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Learn how to be in nature and interact and appreciate being with nature, before learning the skills of being for nature, and ultimately learn to act as nature.

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Join a training workshop

BeNature is a community pushing for a sustainable cultural shift. We will organise workshops to share best practices and training for the future we are building.

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Join our research

BeNature is always improving. If you are interested in evaluating the impact or the efficacy of your nature-based activities you can join our ongoing research.

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Why BeNature?

Grounded in research, guided by Nature
BeNature focuses on sustainability learning built on over a decade of transdisciplinary research and international co-creations. It integrates scientific literature with the practical expertise of hundreds of international organisations working to connect people with nature and the wisdom of Indigenous Peoples. Unlike one-size-fits-all approaches, BeNature offers a structured, evidence-based pathway for growing sustainable relationships with nature with the local ecosystems.

Tools you can use, changes you can measure
BeNature provides practical, ready-to-use resources for sustainability learning that help educators and practitioners design, deliver, and evaluate meaningful nature-centred learning experiences. With built-in evaluation tools, you can track real impact on personal wellbeing, development, and sustainable behaviours.

A growing network for collective change
BeNature aims to empower a community of educators, practitioners, and changemakers committed to shaping a more just and sustainable future. When you engage with BeNature, you’re not just accessing a framework but joining a movement. Together, we cultivate nature-centred leadership and support the next generation of ecological stewards.

BeNature has completely transformed my understanding of nature connection. These resources are invaluable for anyone looking to make a difference.

Louise ShorthoseSurrey Wildlife Trust

BeNature gave me the tools to enrich my nature activities and to make them more effective in promoting the connection with nature of my school children.

Kirsty PorterSurrey Wildlife Trust